As the primary educators in schools, teachers play a vital role in guiding students through the learning process. Therefore, capacity building and relearning are essential steps to support improvements in students’ learning outcomes. As part of its community service initiative, the Microeconomics Dashboard Research Division of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), organized the “Economics and Business Clinic: Capacity Building Training for High School Economics Teachers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) 2025.” The event was held offline on the 3rd floor of the West Wing of FEB UGM on Thursday (22/05/2025).
The Microeconomics Dashboard Research Division Coordinator, Qisha Quarina, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed her appreciation for the enthusiasm shown by the participating teachers. “We hope this year’s APBD and APBN themes will enrich your knowledge and enhance your teaching capacity. We also hope the materials presented this year can continue to be developed and delivered in the coming years,” she stated in her opening remarks.
A representative from the Economics Subject Teachers Association (MGMP) of DIY, Suparji, S.E., M.Pd., also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue learning together through this training. According to him, the APBD and the APBN are essential issues that must be continually updated to reflect evolving fiscal policies. “Since APBD and APBN are highly dynamic, it is important for teachers to stay informed about their development to remain relevant with the current realities. Hopefully, what we learn here can be passed on to our students at school,” he said.
Now in its third year, the 2025 training was successfully attended by 42 economics teachers across the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The training consisted of two sessions. The first session covered the topic of Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD), presented by Amirullah Setya Hardi, S.E., Cand.Oecon., Ph.D., a lecturer from the Economics Program at FEB UGM. The second session focused on the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN), presented by another lecturer from the Economics Program, Akhmad Akbar Susamto, S.E., M.Phil., Ph.D.
This training aims to enhance the capacity of high school economics teachers across DIY (the Special Region of Yogyakarta) and enrich teaching materials, thereby directly contributing to better learning outcomes for students. This initiative aligns with FEB UGM’s commitment to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Reportage: Najwah Ariella Puteri
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